Day 2 on my new journey, here is my update?

hello family, im proud to say, that yesterday was my 1st day on my newest taper plan, and although i was a bit uncomfortable, i kept my mind positive, took ibu to help relieve the achyness, zofran to help with the wd symtoms, and xanax for my panic/anxiety that was brought on and also to help me produce sleep. so i can say it was a success. today be #2 day of #5 days that i will take the 13 pills each hour 1. this is a whole different process to me, and its takeing some getting use to, but i know its not gonna be fun nor easy. when i started this newest way of tapering that thor gave me, for the past 4 days my dose was allready upped and i was taking 16 1/4 pills, whooo! thats alot to be taking. i know that excersize will help me a great deal so ill be using my treadmill, stationary bike and also be purchasing a womens cruiser to go and ride around the lake, which in hawaii, keolu hills where i live the lake is 3 miles and many many people, walk, jog, run, and bike. im pretty excited and am looking to the day that i will only be taking 12 pills, the 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, then ZERO PILLS. such awesomeness to look forward too. im having my coffee and 142 hawaii time, my resltess leg and arm syndrome and body aches woke me up. i do know from reading other posts my sleep will be thrown off big time, but its ok, that too will be abe to be fixed back to a normal sleep pattern. i know that i cannot rush this process, baby myself no longer, and let this demon pills destroy my life anymore. it took me 3 years to get here and will take me some time to get back to this thing i call life. i opened up a netflix account and bought the movie courageous so i can keep myself busy and lay in bed when im uncomfortable and watch movies. anyone else that has other ideas that can help me succeed in this taper, i am open to all suggestions. im so excited for the 5 days to go by so i can drop a pill, because that would mean im moving forward. but i will not cut before those days being id probably horribly screw up. well, back to my coffee and stretching this dam ibby jibbys our of my legs and arms, and stretch the aches out of my upper back and shoulders. i will be back to update you all, thanks family, till then, leanne

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Hi Honey,What you are doing is great,hang in there and focus on the end of your journey.I am on a taper down myself,currently take six 0.4mg per ady then redcing one tablet every day until I will be off for the 31st Jan.Sorry I dont want to start on my story.Back to you.

Understand there will be discomfort.I would recommend cutting down on the coffee as caffiene aggravates your wd symtoms.Try green or ginger tea instead.It'll take a few cups to acclimatise but sweeten with honey and its very relaxing.I have also stocked up on seeds and nuts for my Omega 3,get loads of Vitamin C and drink plenty of water.I have been given Quinine 20mg tablets for the restless legs although I havent taken them,I believe they work a treat.Failing that try a long,hot soak in the bath before bedtime to relax your muscles.Also somebody suggested to me to listen to Alpha Wave music on low volume to help aid sleep.Its a little hippyish but does chill you out.Hope this helps,I am no expert but will do anything I can if it helps defeat that crap.Also take 10 mins to look around you,honey youre in Hawaii.Surely that'll release a few endorphins at the very least.Good Luck,God Bless.

ingabom09, thank you for great support. yes i live in hawaii, but ive lived here all my life, and honestly so your not fooled, many locals here are not the greatest people. yes im a local girl, but i also have more white/asian blood and my face says it all, except the nose of course, and the mouth when i talk, and when im dancing hula, thats when the few times the hawaiian will shine. im much rather proud of my asian/white. as for my family we were brought to love and honor our chinese tradtions, and customs, and last nite being kung hee fat choy, so thats where my family was in china town celebrating the new year. today is day 3, and now, since late last nite i feel like im dying. but i know this is temporary, its mostly the upper back pain and body aches, thankfull the resltless arm and leg syndrome didnt give me problems last nite. you also be strong and goodluck, an yes ive listened to interlude music for relaxing, its wonderfull, also go to massage therapy weekly for an hour, its great. take care

Hi helpmehawaii Aloha!I totally agree with ingabom09.If you sleep better with no sound as I do purchase some in expensive earplugs.A couple of bucks will bring great quiet.I also listen to CD's that are FOR sleep and relaxation.You can easily find these online.I am going through the suboxone withdraw.I bought withdraw-ease supplements.I do notice small improvement in aches but endorse(no).I also have Xanax.The hot tub or just a hot bath several times a day is being very helpful.I add mineral salts that has magnesium in them.I live by the ocean in Ventura County and also ride my cruise bike to the beach.The cool breeze and the sound of the ocean inspire me.There is always something to see that encourages me at the ocean... the smell..the sounds... watching people..pure enjoyment even when annoyed with pain.

I will be thinking of you and sending up prayers in your behalf.You can do this,you must.I am such a weak person but I have to find the courage in me.So I employ you also to keep digging down deep and remove the negative effects of addiction from your life.My hope for us all is with lesson learned we don't return to this road.Having born children I know past pain can easily be forgotten.So we must continually remind ourselfs and tell our story so we keep focused.If you need to just talk,pass time,feel free to contact me.i wish you the best of health and Happy New Year.Is it the year of the Dragon?Time to quit chasing ours.

Anonymous 24 Jan 2012

to all my family, its day 5, i actually was able to make it yeterday with little wds, then wham, it came at 145 am, hawaii time, yay me. but its ok, i was able to get resed up for the next couple days, so far thats been a pattern for me. the runny nose is one of the symptoms thats driving me bonkers, but hey life could be worse, i could still be im denial about my problem. this is all for now, ill be back

I just woke up and I hope I misunderstood you. You said you'er taking 13 pills each hour. I hope that was a typo. You are supposed to take 1 pill at a time. I said make it 1 every hour because i don't know how long you stay awake. I'm guessing you may go to seep after 14 or 15 hours. But you should only be taking 1 pill at a time, approximately 1 an hour.

I told you can vary this a little. If you are waking up in wds, and if 10 mg doesn't stop them, you can have 2 pills on your morning dose. Or if you need the pills to sleep, you can take 2 pills for the evening dose. But otherwise 1 pill at a time. And actually it is fun. It's something all drug users like to do. Take pills often. You should get a small memo spiral note book and write down what you take and when. That way you won't lose track. And you will lose track.

I know you don't think so. But this much is easier. Like I said, at 130 mg you probably took 4 doses a day. Such as 30 mg 3 times a day,and 40 mg once. Trying to cut 1 pill off 1 dose was probably real hard. It was for me. But once you get used to 1 pill at a time, just eliminating 1 pill won't be so hard. And you will finally see some success which will make you feel even better.

Dear helmehawaii, I am sooo proud of you. You have no idea what you are doing. How incredibly amazing it is that you are doing this. I didn't get sober from pills, it was alcohol, but I know what addiction is and I am just so proud of you. I want to continue to encourage you. It sounds like you are doing allot of right things allready. And yes, Thor did give you some great advise, and I am so glad you listened to him and you are doing so well. You should be proud of yourself too. Give yourself a big Hawaii hug! If I were there I would hug you too. Best of luck to you, and keep up the good work. Ruth

ruth thank you so much, today is the 3rd day, i began to have a struggle and lots of body aches and anxiety last nite, but took my xanax at 3 am hawaii time and finall was able to get 3 hard hours of sleep. thanks you, i feel you hugs from you all the way here in the 808 state, which laugh at me now, im so over it, im 41 yrs old, just about raised my kids, 2 on their own.and the other two goes back and forth between me, whos got a small home, and my parents with a 3 story home, and a pool, and a kids room, so, guess that says it all why theyd much rather stay with their grandparents. lol, and good job on your recovery, i too am a recovering alcoholic and meth user, 9 yrs and counting. now just got to kick these pills that i sooooo at one time wouldnt even take them after major surgery, a new day, a new beginning and a new year for me. ttyl,leanne

Leanne, I am 41 yrs old too. How ironic is that. You will have some discomforts, as I did too. You should know huh. lol. But don't quit the hard struggle you have began. You will feel so much better when you have fought this battle and can say you have won. I can't believe it's been a little over 5 years since I've had a drink. That's a miracle in it's self. And what you are doing is a miracle too. Will be praying for you. Big luvs and hugs from Georgia. Ruth p.s. I would love to visit Hawaii. I here it's beautiful.